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keiko yamada

Keiko has served as the Music Director at Vine International Fellowship for the past five years. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from California State University and a Master's degree in Theology from Talbot Seminary.

Her ministry, "Haneiro Ministry," derives its name from the Japanese words Ha (葉, representing Scripture), Ne (音, Music), and Iro (色, Color/Art). Through this unique approach, she intertwines art and music to reveal the treasures found in Scripture. Each month, when she preaches, she also creates a painting inspired by the main scripture of her sermon. In addition, she travels across the nation and internationally to share the Good News through music and art.

SPECIAL SKILLS: Tap dance

HOBBIES: Hiking, Checking out local coffee shops

FAVORITE FOOD: Asian Food

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← Photo (Keiko preaching at VIF alongside the painting that she completed for that sermon)

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I grew up in a non-Christian home and left Japan when I was 9, living in several different countries, including Canada, the US, and China. I’m grateful for the experiences, relationships, and skills I gained along the way, but at the core of my being, I’ve always longed for a place where I could truly belong—a place to define my identity. There was a deep void in my heart, as I once believed that I was simply a product of ‘mere accident.’ Having become extremely shy after moving overseas, I felt that whether I was here or not, the world would go on, and I would have little lasting impact.

That sense of helplessness disappeared when I encountered Christ. Just as we would never believe an artwork was created by accident, we understand that every piece has an artist behind it, one who poured time and effort into its creation. Similarly, I came to realize that there is a Creator God who intricately and uniquely formed me, with profound purpose. This revelation sparked a deep passion in me to express His beauty through the gifts He has entrusted to me—music and art.

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I AM PROJECT

In 2020, Keiko was going through the sermon series based on Jesus' 7 I am statements in the book of John. Several years has passed since she completed that sermon series, and now it is available in the form of blog, 5 minute short videos and music for each "I am" statements. Bookmark with this artwork is also available at the shop for anyone to purchase.